ive been looking for a hiking shoe
and went to a few stores lately,
recently was at REI and noticed advised they gave to other buyers trying on shoes
salesman was telling the people they need to buy a size larger than there regular walking shoe, and that they need the extra room so their foot has room to move in the shoe.
explaining how toe should not touch the front when hiking downhill
this appears to be what REI trains their salesmen to say as i heard it at 2 different REI stores
I completely disagree with this advise,
while should have toe room, 1 size up is too large,
shoe should hold your foot firmly, heel should not come up off the bottom when hiking on various terrain., and midsection should also be held firmly,
if your foot moves you will have friction and blisters
i am a size 9 and have 1 pair of boots that is a size 10, even with large thick winter socks and inserts, it is too large and not comfortable for considerable distances.
and went to a few stores lately,
recently was at REI and noticed advised they gave to other buyers trying on shoes
salesman was telling the people they need to buy a size larger than there regular walking shoe, and that they need the extra room so their foot has room to move in the shoe.
explaining how toe should not touch the front when hiking downhill
this appears to be what REI trains their salesmen to say as i heard it at 2 different REI stores
I completely disagree with this advise,
while should have toe room, 1 size up is too large,
shoe should hold your foot firmly, heel should not come up off the bottom when hiking on various terrain., and midsection should also be held firmly,
if your foot moves you will have friction and blisters
i am a size 9 and have 1 pair of boots that is a size 10, even with large thick winter socks and inserts, it is too large and not comfortable for considerable distances.
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